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Cardboard Boat Regatta Notice of Race

CPYC 2015 Cardboard Boat Notice of Race
The Cottage Park Yacht club is hosting the 4th annual cardboard boat regatta immediately
following the “Rubber Ducky Regatta” on Labor Day, Monday September 7th
t
. Please check
website (http://cpyc.org/page/cbr ) for start time and updates. Building a boat is a great way to
test your design and construction skills while engaging in a fun project with your family.
Construction Material & Rules
● The ENTIRE boat must be built from cardboard , hot glue, spray glue, “3M Super 77
Multipurpose Spray Glue” & duct tape. Duct tape may be used to reinforce seams.
● Each entry shall contain no more than two (2) 60 yard rolls of tape.
● Corrugated cardboard, cardboard tubes, and other products of all shapes and sizes can be
found at recycling centers, appliance stores, department stores, discount clubs, electronics
stores
● Pre­treated cardboard such as waxed cardboard is not permitted. No paint is allowed on
the day of the event, all painted cardboard must be cured prior to boat launch. Paints are
intended to be used as decorative elements only—not waterproofing. All paint used
shall be latex.
● Fastening material is to be duct tape and hot glue only.
● Hull wrapping in duct tape is allowed, provided the entire boat contains less than 2 rolls
of tape.
● Decorations are allowed and encouraged provided they are not used as structural or
floatation elements.
● Crew costumes are encouraged.
● NO wood, metal, plastic, rubber, inflatable devices, Styrofoam, fiberglass or plastic.
● NO caulking compounds, two­part/mixed adhesives, glues or epoxy mixtures or coatings
are allowed.
● NO electrical, gasoline, benzene, propane or other chemical or electrical propulsion
systems are permitted. Only exception is one kayak paddle per boat.
● NO surfboard/paddle board style boats are allowed.
● The crew compartment CANNOT be enclosed so as to interfere with escape.
Participant’s shoulders shall be clearly visible at all times.
● Each boat shall have a name clearly visible on side or stern of the vessel.
JUDGES DECIDE ON THE INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES. Prolonged arguments
with the judges will result in taunting and/or disqualification.
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Participant Rules
● Each boat must have one person 18 years or older onboard during race, unless racing in
the youth division.
● Every crewmember must wear an approved personal floatation devise (PFD)
● During competition, crew must be IN the boat, not towing it, or holding it between their
legs, swimming, or allowing the life jacket to provide the floatation of the vessel.
● Pets cannot occupy a boat during competition.
● Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes
from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
● Entrants are responsible for the removal all boats and debris from water and club
property. Please see registration desk for disposal options, however you should be
prepared to take your craft home for disposal if required.
● Contestants are expected to maintain the decorum and dignity expected of elite
yachtsmen.
Race
● Course will be provided on the day or the race.
● The course will be approximately 200 – 300 yards.
● Boats will race in heats or divisions depending on the final number of entrants.
Entry
● Entrants must be CPYC members or participants in the 2015 CPYC youth sailing
program.
Awards
● 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place finish (as applicable)
● Spirit Award – Judges choose the most spirited team.
● The Titanic Award – The Titanic Award is given to the team of the boat that sinks in the
most spectacular fashion.
THIS IS A FUN EVENT!!! ANY BEHAVIOUR THAT IS DEEMED TO BE
DETRIMENTAL TO THE EVENT OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS WILL RESULT IN TEAM
DISQUALIFICATION AND PUBLIC RIDICULE.
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